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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.82, 11,271.99 and 4,812.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.82, 11,271.99 and 4,812.03 is: 6,638.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.82 : 11,271.99 = 4,812.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.82/11,271.99 = 4,812.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.82x = 11,271.99 × 4,812.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.82x = 54,241,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241,132.90/8,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.39

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